Graduate Lead Athletic Development Coach and Resident House Tutor

Graduate Lead Athletic Development Coach and Resident House Tutor

Salary: Competitive
Contract basis: Fixed Term, 27 August 2026 to 26 June 2027
Application deadline: 03/04/2026, 5pm

We are seeking an enthusiastic Athletic Development coach to take on the responsibility of the LTAD of our athletes. They will be supported by the DoS and Head of Academic PE in helping deliver the vision for sport. They will also receive guidance and support from various governing bodies and external suppliers who we partner with to ensure the loading and programming of our players is at the forefront of latest research.

There is also an expectation that the successful candidate will be involved in delivering of preseason camps and tours. This could involve up to 3-weeks of work during the holidays. This summer sees the school tour SA for two weeks. This serves as an example.

The post will also include coaching some of our core sports, like Rugby, Cricket and Athletics. This role will require an ability to deliver well-organised coaching sessions, team selection and the running of teams at all fixtures. The role will involve admin-based work around the junior sports and activity programme including the platform SOCS. The successful candidate will be expected to make a full contribution to the co-curricular life of the School and fulfil other roles which may arise in the delivery of the total curriculum in a busy boarding school.

The main purpose of this role is to design and deliver well organised and purposeful athletic development sessions for our whole school community (3-18) including the aspiring athletes and to support the Director of Sport in the administrating of and the delivery of sport at the school.

Our Expectations: The School is committed to promoting the wellbeing and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As an employee, you will be bound by the Teaching Staff Code of Conduct, the General Teaching Council of Scotland Code of Professionalism and Conduct and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice for Staff. You will receive Child Protection Training and will be required to adhere to all guidelines and School policies.

We can offer a highly competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, fee reductions, high quality free lunches and a range of other additional employee discounts.